Originally Posted by
cale
Well, I guessed that simplicity is part of the appeal but still, do you have to go back to the dark ages? A shifter for your front derailleur could be very elegantly accomplished but probably not if you're completely opposed to an additional cable.
I can always add them if I feel the need to. Right now, I don't feel the need
ANYWAY, the original question is will the spring tensioner be able to handle a jump from 46t to 32t? Will the chain will have enough wrap around the cog?